Official pictures released today. My first reaction was "oh no". Even though the dress fits well, do not think the color or the large lacy overlay/peplum is for her.
Don't like the way the applique lays on the material, especially on the bustline.

I would love to see a full length photo of Madeleine's dress. The cut of the bodice and the lace overlay is designed to show her figure to it's greatest advantage. The way it draws down to a surprisingly small waist is further enhanced by the peplum or skirt below. That is why I would love to see the rest of the dress. Is it elegant, balanced, and is the bottom of the gown as lovely as the top?

__________________MARG"Words ought to be a little wild, for they are assaults of thoughts on the unthinking." - JM Keynes

The dress would be a good dress for the mother of the bride, not a 30-year old woman. The bustline looks odd. The photos give a strong feeling of an american housewife, not a swedish princess. And the diamond brooch on her waist is more suitable for a 17-year old girl.

The cut of the bodice and the lace overlay is designed to show her figure to it's greatest advantage(...) That is why I would love to see the rest of the dress. Is it elegant, balanced, and is the bottom of the gown as lovely as the top?

Pressrum - Sveriges Kungahus [NS4 version] The couple picture in högupplöst format shows at least a bit of the skirt part. I am really impressed. That lace overlay approximately forms an X (even if leaves jut out quite charmingly), hence emphasizes Princess Madeleine's hourglass silhouette. I.m.o. this dress appears very well balanced -I think lace should normally play the role of a decoration and not overwhelm a garment.